Once introduced to solve a problem, cane toads now poison pets, threaten wildlife, and multiply across the state with no end in sight
By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMediaFlorida News Network: Tampa —The call came in just after sunset. A Tampa family rushed their golden retriever to the emergency vet, frantic and terrified. Their dog had been playing in the backyard when it encountered something that looked like an oversized toad. Within minutes, the dog was foaming at the mouth, convulsing on the lawn. The culprit? A cane toad, one of Florida’s most dangerous invasive species, and a growing threat to pets and wildlife across the state.…